Your Guide To Using Flex Spending Benefits On Eyewear

They often go by several names, but a flexible spending account, health savings account, or other option offered by your employer all have the same goal - to help you cover medical expenses throughout the year. In many instances, you have access to a select dollar amount right away and you pay for your plan with automatic paycheck withdrawals over the calendar year. For families with a lot of medical expenses, this benefit can be a lifesaver as the dollars you spend are pre-tax, but still many aren’t getting as much out of their funds as they could be.